Spontaneous Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia after Total Hip Arthroplasty

New England Journal of Medicine 2026

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Authors: Arielle L. Langer, Luke S. Vest, Connors Jm, Jo-Ann I. Sheppard, Y Q Zhang, Donald M. Arnold, Ishac Nazy, Theodore E. Warkentin
DOI: 10.1056/nejmc2513813
Cited by: 2
References: 5

Abstract

A rare case of spontaneous heparin-induced thrombocytopenia occurred after hip arthroplasty despite no heparin exposure. Severe thromboses developed, but the patient recovered with bivalirudin and IVIG.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis Platelet Disorders and Treatments Case Reports on Hematomas

Publication details

Journal / source
New England Journal of Medicine
Publisher
Massachusetts Medical Society
Volume
394
Issue
6
Pages
612–614
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN